Estimator

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Job Summary: 

Prepare Project and Job cost estimates using Excel templates, utilizing various scope of work documents, drawings, technical information contained in draft sales proposals, client RFQ requirements, Engineering specifications, and other archived related technical information.   

Essential Functions:

• Review and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications to ensure accurate cost projections. 

• Prepare work scope estimates by gathering from Sales and Projects, the RFQs, draft sales proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.   

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, and specifications.   

• Calculate the scope of work costs through analysis of labor, material, and time needs.   

• Source industrial materials, subcontractors, and supplies, considering costs and lead times.   

• Conduct quantity takeoffs and develop cost breakdowns for labor, materials, and equipment. 

• Collaborate with sales to evaluate bid requirements and ensure timely and complete submission of estimates and supporting documents. 

• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and clarify technical or commercial questions. 

• Infrequent, but some travel and site visits to gain work scope and site requirements. 

• Resolve scope and supply discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information from Sales, Clients, and Vendors.   

• Collaborate with Sales, Field Projects, Shop Fabrication, Engineering, and Quality Control departments to optimize and refine estimates.   

• Present estimates during bid/estimate reviews by compiling and displaying numerical and descriptive data.   

• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.   

• Maintain cost and job estimate data in shared job files.   

• Analyze post projects versus estimates to identify areas for improvement.  

• Enhance personal technical knowledge through training, workshops, and reviewing technical publications.   

• Perform additional duties or special projects assigned.   

• Support peers and management with other internal or external projects.   

• Adhere to company policies.   

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Physical Skill and Effort:

Work requires general computer proficiency, MS Excel experience, a moderate typing speed, attention to detail, and a high level of data entry accuracy. Work involves only light, simple physical exertion.  

Working Conditions and Hazards:  

Normal office conditions. Infrequent local and regional travel. Negligible or no exposure to hazardous conditions or materials 

Do You Qualify?

Education:  

A High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Five years’ experience in a similar industrial/technical position may be substituted. 

Experience:   

Computer competency, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required. Basic understanding of HVAC industry terminology is a plus. This position requires at least five years’ experience in a similar industrial/technical position. 

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account, wellness benefits, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a cash-matching 401(k) plan, generous vacation, and 11 paid holidays. 

Cleaver-Brooks is a leading provider of fully integrated boilers, burners, and complete boiler room systems. Our extensive distribution and worldwide Rep networks set us apart, enabling us to offer our partner-clients expert guidance, exceptional service, comprehensive training, and ongoing support within a partnership committed to long-term success.  As the OEM manufacturer of boilers, burners, controls, and a wide range of ancillary and aftermarket products, we deliver comprehensive thermal solutions. Our unique single-source approach allows us to provide fully integrated boiler room systems that lower the total cost of ownership, optimize space, and simplify equipment integration and associated maintenance routines. We stand out in the boiler industry by focusing on providing thermal solutions that are efficient, dependable, safe, and environmentally sustainable. With over 80 years of legacy, Cleaver-Brooks is committed to providing outstanding products designed to achieve unmatched performance for our customers.

 This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of the position given this classification.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.  Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function.  The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.